Joe Kurtz books in order A series by Dan Simmons
The Joe Kurtz series by Dan Simmons has 3 books, from Hardcase (Jul 2001) to Hard as Nails (Oct 2003). Read it in order, starting with Hardcase.
Reading order: 1 Hardcase (2001) · 2 Hard Freeze (2002) · 3 Hard as Nails (2003)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Joe Kurtz books in order
- 1.
Hardcase (Jul 2001)
- 2.
Hard Freeze (Aug 2002)
- 3.
Hard as Nails (Oct 2003)
Joe Kurtz FAQ
- How many Joe Kurtz books are there?
- There are 3 Joe Kurtz books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Joe Kurtz books in?
- In publication order, starting with Hardcase (Jul 2001): 1 Hardcase (2001) · 2 Hard Freeze (2002) · 3 Hard as Nails (2003).
- What is the first Joe Kurtz book?
- Hardcase (Jul 2001).
- What is the latest Joe Kurtz book?
- Hard as Nails (Oct 2003).
- Is the Joe Kurtz series finished?
- There have been no new Joe Kurtz books since 2003; Dan Simmons died in 2026.
- Did Dan Simmons write other series?
- Yes: Hyperion Cantos and Seasons of Horror.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.